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Chouhan asks ICAR scientists to explore non-GMO ways to raise pulses yield

Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges ICAR to find non-GMO solutions to boost pulses and oilseed yields as the council unveils its agriculture roadmap for 2047

West Asia conflict: Is Hormuz open? There's no strai(gh)t answer

US Centcom claims 'traffic is flowing' through the strait after Tehran says it's closed 'until further notice'

US President Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire over but talks to continue

The president's comments follow several nights of US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation that sent oil prices higher and raised doubts about further talks toward a broader peace deal

PM Modi, Indonesian Prez inaugurate Prambanan Temple restoration project

The Prime Minister offered prayers at the ancient shrine and engaged with officials on site

Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found in UK archives

The text had been listed in 18th century records as simply "another document" but in May a volunteer at Britain's National Archives took a closer look

Ethanol blending backed by global practice, scientific studies: Govt

The Centre allocated an additional 2 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production while defending the E20 programme against claims on water use, engine damage and environmental impact

CSM Technologies lists at 5% discount; Swara Baby Products files ₹1K cr IPO

CSM Technologies lists at a discount, while FirstCry-backed Swara Baby Products files draft papers for a ₹1,000-crore IPO to fund expansion and acquisitions

Centre working on reducing green-grey ammonia cost gap to boost green urea

Green ammonia, the main input for making green urea, currently costs more to produce than conventional grey ammonia, making green urea production uncompetitive without support

Micron Technology overtakes Meta Platforms, Tesla in market capitalisation

Micron's upbeat outlook and strong AI-driven demand for memory chips pushed its market value past Meta and briefly close to Tesla's

Israel insists on troops in Lebanon; Rubio defends Iran deal in W Asia

Israel says troops will stay in southern Lebanon despite US-backed talks, complicating Iran-US peace efforts as disputes over nuclear inspections persist

El Niño impact: Govt classifies 111 districts as 'most vulnerable'

A majority of the 111 'most vulnerable' districts are in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh; the former accounts for 22 of them

Why Andy Burnham is again being discussed as Labour's future leader

A return to Westminster has reignited speculation around Andy Burnham's national ambitions, with allies viewing him as a politician capable of reconnecting Labour with disillusioned voters

Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicle prices by up to 2.5% from July

Tata Motors will raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 2.5% from July 1 and has joined the government's truck and bus replacement scheme

World leaders welcome US-Iran peace deal, hail diplomatic breakthrough

The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump and supported by mediators led by Pakistan, drew praise from Qatar, Turkiye, the United Kingdom, Germany and France

Switzerland rejects population cap: Why voters opposed the 10 million limit

Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people by 2050, preserving current immigration rules and avoiding potential disruptions to its economy and ties with the Europea

Noida airport becomes operational, first flight takes off for Lucknow

The commencement of commercial operations at Noida International Airport is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve passenger convenience and support economic development

Centre may revise FY27 fertiliser subsidy maths after urea price drop

A sharp decline in global urea prices in the latest NFL import tender could prompt the government to reassess fertiliser subsidy estimates for FY27, officials said

ATF prices rise 10% as oil firms roll out price stabilisation regime

The new rate will be locked in for up to three years for airlines that opt to participate in the government-backed price stabilisation scheme

NDA leaders to felicitate PM Modi as he surpasses Nehru's tenure record

Sri Lankan PM and others congratulate PM; Congress slams govt for "anti-poor" policies

Centre announces ₹95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM G

The interim allocation comes ahead of the formal launch of VB-G RAM G on July 1, 2026, across the country